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HOORAH! — ESPRIT DE CORPS American Legion Hosts Trip to Marine Corps Museum

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HOPEWELL— American Legion Post 146 has been active over the past year, generating and supporting community projects and events such as the Freedom Riders motorcycle charity event, restoration of Hopewell’s cannon memo-

rial circle, and hosting the Historic Hopewell Society’s Lunch & Learn series, among others. ALP146’s latest endeavor was an educational trip for veterans and their families to the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC), located in Quantico, 36 miles south of Washington D.C. and only 76 miles north of Richmond.

About thirty veterans and their family and friends assembled at the post around 7am on Tuesday, March 22nd. Similar to a military operation, they promptly and efficiently boarded the large tour bus and struck off for the Marine Corps museum. “This is an opportunity to educate people and to create an understanding for

what veterans have done for this country and the sacrifices they’ve made,” explained post commander David Harless, adding that the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and the Moose Lodge’s veterans program were also involved in making the trip happen. As the group disembarked CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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Carroll Leggett says the museum is a great place to learn about history and is very well presented

Docent Mark Hayden has volunteered over 1,000 hours at the museum

Marine docent guide Andy Pawlowski accompanied the attendees to and from the museum

HOORAH FROM PAGE 2 the bus for the tour, the museum immediately impressed with dramatic displays of real world USMC hardware, most of which is still fully functional. “When someone sees a tank or an aircraft, chances are it is still operational,” said one of the docents, a former marine himself. In the central area of the

museum- a tall, glassy expanse about 10 stories highfighter-bombers from WWII to modern day are suspended in highly dramatic action orientations, creating different scenes depending upon which vantage point and level visitors view them from. Also in the main gallery are a Vietnam-era transport helicopter and a WWII Pacific theater amphibious landing tank. Throughout these

American Legion Post 146 commander David Harless explains about the sacrifices of veterans and their families

Korean War veteran Floyd Lee Moore shared some of his military experiences aboard a net-tender vessel

ground floor displays, as well as peppered throughout the outer galleries of the circular museum, are lifesized “figures” (not mannequins) that are molded after real people, creating a strikingly lifelike appearance. The museum is an historical intersection of theaters showing documentaries, scale model and life-sized dioramas, a plethora of even more military hardware from all USMC eras (Rev-

olutionary War to modern day), an art gallery rivaling a showcase wing of a metropolitan art museum, interactive displays, and even a firing range. There is also a pub/eatery recreating the ambiance of the original tavern in which the Marine Corps was born, the Tun Tavern. “You’re going to see American history through the eyes of marines, all the way from the revolution

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up through modern Marine Corps activities,” said docent Mark Hayden who has contributed over 1,000 hours of service to the museum. He explained that even more exhibits are being added depicting modern era operations, which are currently under construction in the museum. While it is possible to see the entire museum in a single day, Hayden said, “If you want to read every panel and [see] every movie, it’s going to take a few days.” Hayden suggested seeing the entire museum for the first visit, and then if a particular exhibit sparked interest, to return to it and explore it in more depth. Korean War veteran Floyd Lee Moore participated in the tour, and for him it was his second visit to the museum. It had changed since his last visit. “They’ve expanded this place tremendously,” said Floyd. One of his fondest memories from his last visit was the landing craft simulator, where visitors standing in a simulated “ready room” aboard a transport vessel get a briefing about the landing, complete with video map visuals of the attack plan. The lights turn red and a klaxon sounds. The docent ushers the group through a doorway into a landing craft as video of a naval landing at Iwo Jima is projected onto the adjacent wall, simulating riding toward the beach. Floyd repeated what the docent said during that tour,

Life-sized replicas of marines exit a transport helicopter during the Vietnam War

“This is just like what it was when we hit the beach.” Carroll Leggett also attended the trip, and found the history of the two flags first planted on the island of Iwo Jima fascinating, as well as other aspects of the museum. “I did not know that there were actually two flags raised,” said Leggett. Speaking about the museum, she added, “It’s amazing, it is amazing, a little overwhelming, but it’s amazing. It’s a great place to learn about history. There is a lot of education and history here, a lot of things that people in general don’t know and never thought of. Everything has been very well presented.” Some attendees ventured off on a self-guided experience, while most of the group took the guided tour with docent Andy Pawlowski who accompanied them on the bus, providing additional information during the ride to and from the museum, as well as a screening of the movie

“Hacksaw Ridge” set during the Pacific Theater of WWII. About the museum experience, Korean War veteran Floyd Lee Moore said, “This is awesome. This is what our country needs, to show

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what our forefathers have committed,” adding that a person doesn’t have to be a marine to enjoy the museum. “As an American, you should be able to enjoy it.” The NMMC is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day of the year except Christmas. Parking and admission is free, with food available on the premises (Devil Dog Diner and Tun Tavern). Wheelchairs are available at no cost, and no reservations are needed. Free guided tours are also available for groups of less than 20. For more information about the museum, visit www.USMCmuseum.com or call (877) 653-1775.

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7 Hopewell Children Hospitalized HOPEWELL STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

HOPEWELL- Around 5:30pm on Wednesday, March 23rd, seven children were rushed from a home on South 16th Avenue in Hopewell to John Randolph Medical Center where they were treated for an overdose of sleeping pills. All of the children were under the age of eight. According to VA Statewide Incidents, John Randolph declared a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) and called for assistance for seven pediatric patients that needed immediate transfer to other

hospitals. Both Chesterfield County and Prince George County responded in mutual aid to the incident. According to multiple media reports, the four youngest children, ranging in age from one to four, were unresponsive when first responders arrived. Investigators reported that they believe that the oldest child, age 7, gave the other children the sleeping pills when the adult supervising them left the home to go to a nearby store; upon returning, the adult called 911 for help. Hopewell Police and Child Protective Services are investigating the incident.

VA Labor Board Removes COVID Restrictions RICHMOND STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

RICHMOND– The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Worker Safety Board recently voted to remove COVID-19 workplace restrictions. The board, consisting of former

governor Ralph Northam appointees, evaluated the current COVID-19 infections in Virginia and mitigation strategies, and asserted that the COVID-19 virus no longer poses a grave danger to Virginians. “Businesses asked us for updated workplace guid-

ance to reflect our current COVID-19 situation in Virginia. We are pleased with the board’s move and this vote signals that a return to normalcy in Virginia is not a partisan issue. We’re going to continue providing greater certainty and decision making power to

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Responders Search Appomattox for Missing Fisherman COLONIAL HEIGHTS STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

COLONIAL HEIGHTSAround 8pm on Tuesday, March 22nd, Colonial Heights Police responded to Roslyn Landing Park for reports that a 33 year old male had entered the Appomattox River and not resurfaced. Virginia State Police, Chesterfield’s Water Rescue Team, and Colonial Heights Fire and EMS all assisted

with the search and rescue effort using water rescue craft and drones. The first responders searched until around 11:30pm and then paused the search until the following morning, but Wednesday’s rain forced them to pause the search again. The man, who was fishing at the park, is from Hopewell. Roslyn Landing Park remains closed as recovery teams continue their efforts.

Casino Still a High Stakes Gamble RICHMOND STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

RICHMOND – Richmond has been granted permission by the Richmond City Circuit Court to hold a second referendum to approve or rebuff the development of a potential casino within city lines. The move gives new life to the proposed One Casino and Resort previously voted down by city residents in November of 2021. A push for a Petersburg

casino, spearheaded by state Senator Joe Morrissey, D-Richmond, continues to be part of the high-stakes game being played in the state legislature. As the chips are stacking up against Petersburg, city representatives may just pull out a wild card. A Virginia Senate committee last month rejected legislation that would allow Petersburg to hold a casino referendum, but a provision in the Senate’s proposed state budget would tempo-

rarily block Richmond from holding a second referendum, allowing time for a Petersburg casino study. The stakes are high with the winner vying for over

$30 million dollars in possible annual tax revenue. Two players are sitting at the final table, but only one will be able to win the pot.

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Two Key Leadership Roles Vacated in Petersburg PCPS Superintendent to Depart for NC PETERSBURG STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- Superintendent of Petersburg City Public Schools Dr. Maria Pitre-Martin is leaving the Cockade City and returning to North Carolina, according to EdNC. She is set to take the position of Director of Board Opera-

tions and Policy for North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction. Prior to her arrival in Petersburg in 2019, Pitre-Martin was employed as NCDPI’s Deputy Superintendent for District Support. This move for Pitre-Martin comes after several tense interactions with school board and city council members, most notably during a joint

meeting of the two governing bodies on December 6, 2021. Pitre-Martin’s departure date has not officially been published. The Petersburg school system’s website currently lists two administrative job openings, but neither are for school superintendent. LNN will continue to follow the story as it develops.

City Manager Resigns While on “Administrative Leave” PETERSBURG STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- Petersburg City Manager Stuart Turille is now officially the former city manager. City Council voted to accept Turille’s resignation after a closed meeting on Thursday, March 24th. Turille was placed on administrative leave by city council last week, though a source inside the city con-

firmed that he had already cleaned out his office at that point. Initial reports indicated that Turille had been fired, but late last week, Mayor Sam Parham made a conflicting statement that the City Manager had only been placed on leave. With conflicting reports and no response to attempts to reach Turille, Parham, and City Communications Director Joanne Williams, it remains unclear what steps were taken by city council

to remove the City Manager from his role. What is clear is that Turille is no longer employed by the City of Petersburg. In the same motion accepting Turille’s resignation, council appointed Kenneth Miller as the interim city manager; Miller previously acted as interim when former city manager Aretha Ferrell-Benevides left the position and prior to Turille’s assumption of the role on July 1, 2021.

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VA Flags to Fly at Half-Mast RICHMOND STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

RICHMOND – Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered the American and State flag to be flown at halfmast. Pursuant to President Biden’s Presidential Proclamation to lower the United States flag, the Governor ordered the American and State flags over the state capitol and all local, state,

and federal buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia lowered in respect and memory of former Secretary of State Madeleine Korbel Albright. Albright, the first female Secretary of State, died on Wednesday, March 23rd; she would have been 85 years old in May.

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Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation PETERSBURG STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- Petersburg Police have made an arrest in the investigation of a shooting death that occurred earlier this month. The

Criminal Investigations Division of Petersburg PD have arrested Mike Stewart and charged him with 1st degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On March 4th, Petersburg

Police responded to the California Inn located on County Drive and found the victim, Stephen Harris, with gunshot wounds. Harris died as a result of that shooting. Stewart is being held without bond until he appears in court.

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PETERSBURG- The City of Petersburg is hosting a Spring Break Camp April 4th-7th for 6 to 12 year-old residents of the city. The cost is $20, and includes lunch. Before and after care is also available for an additional $10. The camp will be held at Petersburg High School and will run from 9am to 3pm each day. Before care runs from 7:30am to 9am and after care 3pm to 5pm. Registration opened on March 21st and is open to the first 100 children to register. For more information or to register, contact Petersburg Parks and Leisure Services at 804-3244015 or by email at recreation@petersburg-va.org.

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Predator or Prey? NORTH CAROLINA BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

NORTH CAROLINA – The Petersburg Cavaliers continued their march toward the 2022 ECBL title as they defeated two Carolina teams on the 19th and 20th of March. But that effort may be showing a chink in their armor. The East Coast Basketball League is packed full of talent, making travel games that much tougher. The combination of the road and a short travel roster makes the conditioning, focus, and execution of the traveling players much more important. On March 12th, the Cavs faced the Chosen Lions in the ‘Burg and defeated them soundly in a 132 to 92 thrashing. Fast forward just one week and the Cavs still claim a victory but allow an opponent to top 100 points, winning 120 to 107. For just the second time in six games, an opponent had been able to cross the century mark. Just a day prior on the 19th, the Cavs soundly defeated their division rival and the conference’s second-ranked team with a

solid 105-93 victory. That highly competitive game coupled with a follow-up game the next day put the team on weary yet victorious legs. But when the conference’s only winless team drops a Benjamin on you, plus seven, it does show a chink in the armor of the conference’s only perfect team at 6-0. The only undefeated teams remaining in the ECBL are the Southern Conference’s defending champions, the Prime Time Players, and the Mid-Atlantic Conference Hub City Hogs, teams the Cavs will not face until the playoffs. And while the offensive side of the Cavs’ sword has proven mightier than their opponents’ so far, the halfway point of their season shows that a double-edged sword must be sharp on both the offensive and defensive sides to bring home the championship. For now, the Cavs own first place in their Conference and continue to be the predators. As for the league, the defending champion Prime Time Players, averaging 157 points per game, are expecting them- and everyone else- to be the prey.

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ELITE ATHLETES BATTLE

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CHESTERFIELD – The nation’s top elite female flag football athletes battled it out at Ettrick Park on March 19th and 20th. Twenty-five teams as far south as Fayetteville, North Carolina and as far north as Baltimore, Maryland converged on the Virginia fields to determine a Division 1 and Division 2 Tournament champion. Last year’s Division 2 champions, the Virginia Vixens, based out of Hampton, VA, competed in the Division 1 tournament this year, finishing 5th. The two-day tournament crowned both division champions Sunday evening with the final round matchups. The Lady Elite took first place in the 8 women Division 1, and the New Era took the title in the 8 women Division 2. Team Milo took the Tournament Championship in the 5 women Open Division.

The United Flag Football League (UFFL) is the governing body of adult amateur flag football on the east coast. For the sport, it is the top tier of competition. Aaron Askew, National Women’s Director of the UFFL, spoke about the ultimate goal of the league. “The UFFL is a governing body of adult amateur flag football. It’s the highest level of flag football that is played. The purpose of the UFFL is to establish the highest level of flag football known to our

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society. It’s all about the champions and the legacy that you build. It starts here and ends here with the UFFL,” he said. Teams in the tournament this past weekend vied for a tournament championship but also accrued ranking points for the national championship held every January in Orlando, Florida. That event is the “granddaddy” of all semi-pro flag football leagues, serving as the Super Bowl of the sport, crowning a champion in multiple men’s, women’s, and co-ed

divisions. Points from nationally sanctioned events like the Virginia Civil War Tournament held in March serve as a qualifier, establishing a path to the UFFL Championship. Kaiya Coleman, quarterback for the D.C. Badd Girls led her team to the D1 Civil War Championship game and spoke on the play of her team and the draw to this Virginia Tournament. “This is a big tournament. We get to see competition and teams we’ll see in nationals. I think we did really well. It’s exciting to see where we are (early in the season),” she said. The annual Ettrick tournament plays a key role each season for most of the teams that use the March competition as a pre-season challenge of sorts to judge the strength of opposing teams they will face in the regular season as well as evaluate their own level of readiness for the coming season.

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H O P E W E L L P O L I C E AC T I V I T Y R E P O RT ON 03/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF WINSTON CHURCHILL DR FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. SUBJECT 1 ASSAULTED SUBJECT 2 WITH HANDS. SUBJECT 2 THEN SHOT SUBJECT 1 CAUSING NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. ON 03/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 600 BLK OF WINSTON CHURCHILL DR FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER ASSAULTED VICTIM WITH FISTS AND WAS ARRESTED.

ON 03/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1200 BLK OF TABB AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED TWO VEHICLES BY UNKNOWN MEANS AND STOLE WALLET AND CASH.

ON 03/15/2022, POLICE TO THE 1000 BLK OF LANGSTON PARK DR FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED RESIDENCE AND WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS WHICH WERE SEIZED FOR DESTRUCTION. ON 03/19/2022, POLICE MADE CONTACT WITH A SUBJECT IN THE 2200 BLK OF ATLANTIC ST. SUBJECT WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL CONTRABAND AND WAS ARRESTED.

ON 03/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 100 BLK OF CITY POINT RD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDERS STOLE VEHICLE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND ONE OFFENDER LATER ARRESTED.

ON 03/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 700 BLK OF ELM ST FOR A REPORTED SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE. PASSENGER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND WAS ARRESTED.

ON 03/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED LARCENY THAT OCCURRED IN THE 3800 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD. KNOWN OFFENDER FAILED TO RETURN RENTAL PROPERTY. WARRANTS OBTAINED.

ON 03/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 500 BLK OF CABIN CREEK DR FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE TAGS. ON 03/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED LARCENY THAT

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OCCURRED IN THE 500 BLK OF S 21ST AVE. KNOWN OFFENDERS STOLE DELIVERED PACKAGES FROM RESIDENTIAL PORCH.

ON 03/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1200 BLK OF HIGH AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED UNLOCKED VEHICLE AND STOLE APPLE WATCH, GUTTER SAMPLES AND PAPERWORK. ITEMS, EXCEPT WATCH, RECOVERED IN ROADWAY NEARBY AND WERE RETURNED.

ON 03/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF CAVALIER SQUARE FOR A REPORTED POSSIBLE INDECENT EXPOSURE. OFFENDER EXPOSED GENITALS IN PUBLIC.

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ON 03/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1000 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE BY POSSIBLY TOWING. VEHICLE RECOVERED UNDAMAGED. ON 03/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2200 BLK OF ATLANTIC ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDERS BRANDISHED FIREARMS AND STOLE BACKPACK CONTAINING WALLET, CASH, PHONE CHARGER AND CLOTHES.

ON 03/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM THAT OCCURRED IN THE 3800 BLK OF CAMBRIDGE PL. OFFENDER DAMAGED RESIDENTIAL DOOR BY KICKING AND DAMAGED VEHICLE WITH SUGAR IN THE GAS TANK. ON 03/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2200 BLK OF ATLANTIC ST FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER KNOCKED OVER SHELVES IN BUSINESS DAMAGING PRODUCTS. ON 03/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1500 BLK OF PIPER SQUARE DR FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER BROKE RESIDENTIAL WINDOW. WARRANTS OBTAINED. ON 03/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF RAMSEY AVE FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, CAUSING NO REPORTED INJURIES OR DAMAGE.

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DINWIDDIE ARREST REPORT

Steven Edward Price, 26 years old of the 25000 block of Cox Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on March 11, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Zachary Dalton Oakey, 28 years old of the 500 block of Folar Trail, Hopewell, Virginia was arrested on March 11, 2022 for destruction of property, grand larceny, trespassing, driving on revoked license and escape of persons placed or committed.

Patricia Lynne Young, 51 years old of the 4100 block of Tower Drive, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on March 11, 2022 for domestic assault.

Michael Ray Mathis, Jr., 40 years old of the 500 block of Gravatt Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia was arrested on March 11, 2022 for a probation violation.

Melvin Lee Smith, Jr., 31 years old of the 25000 block of Creek Lane, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on March 12, 2022 for domestic assault.

Tyler Winslow Kirkland, 28 years old of the 24000 block of River Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on March 13, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Carl Reynolds Drewry, Jr., 34 years old of the 4200 block of Cedar Heart Lane, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on March 14, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Ryan Gray Gregory, Sr., 32 years old of the 3600 block of Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia was arrested on March 14, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Jason Ryan Berry, 38 years old of the 7900 block of Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on March 14, 2022 for taking indecent liberties with child by person in custodial or supervisory relationship and causing or encouraging acts rendering children delinquent, abused, etc.

Michael Tyler Johnson, 25 years old, reported homeless, was arrested on March 17, 2022 for abduction and kidnapping, domestic assault, use or display of firearm in committing felony, unlawful use of, or injury to, telephone and telegraph lines; copying or obstructing messages and pointing, holding, or brandishing firearm, air or gas operated weapon or object similar in appearance.

Benjamin James Church, 22 years old of the 1400 block of Oakdale Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on March 14, 2022 for a probation violation.

Calvin Anthony Bailey, 57 years old of the 18000 block of Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on March 17, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

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P R I N C E G E O RG E C O U N T Y I N C I D E N T R E P O RT S 202203140017 Stolen Property Offenses, Obstruct Justice/resist Arrest, False Id to Law Enforcement, Trespass of Real Property ON 03/14/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 1900 BLK OF COLONIAL CROSSINGS DR FOR A FOLLOWUP. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED OFFENDER ON SCENE STOLE ALCOHOL THE DAY PRIOR. WHEN CONFRONTED, THE OFFENDER ATTEMPTED TO ELUDE. ONCE APPREHENDED, OFFENDER REFUSED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION. INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED. ADDITIONAL STOLEN VEHICLE WAS RECOVERED. ARREST MADE. 202203140015 Larceny ON 03/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5500 BLK OF COUNTY DRIVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE TWO DUMP STYLE TRAILERS. 202203140016 Assault-Simple ON 03/14/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 5800 BLK OF COURTHOUSE ROAD FOR A REPORT OF ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS IDENTIFIED. VICTIM REFUSED TO PURSUE FURTHER. 202203150003 Destruction of Property ON 03/15/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 6100 BLK OF HERITAGE ROAD FOR A DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED VICTIM’S MAILBOX. 202203150005 Fraud-Welfare Fraud, Fraud-identity Theft ON 03/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4000 BLK OF COBBLEWOOD DR FOR A REPORT OF FRAUD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ATTEMPTED TO GAIN WELFARE BENEFITS USING VICTIM’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.

202203150006 Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts ON 03/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4700 BLK OF JEFFERSON PARK ROAD FOR A LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE PLATES OFF OF A PARKED VEHICLE. 202203150007 Fraud-False Pretenses ON 03/15/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 4700 BLK OF OWENS WAY FOR A REPORTED FRAUD. KNOWN OFFENDER OFFERED A CLASS AND RECEIVED PAYMENT THEN DID NOT CONTINUE ON WITH THE SERVICES. 202203150009 Larceny ON 03/15/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 7400 BLK OF WEST QUAKER RD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE BUILDING SUPPLIES AND A SECURITY CAMERA. 202203150011 Larceny-Shoplifting ON 03/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 8100 BLK OF WAGNER WAY IN REFERENCE TO A REPORTED SHOPLIFTING THAT JUST OCCURRED. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED AN UNKNOWN OFFENDER REMOVED GENERATORS FROM THE BUSINESS WITHOUT PAYING FOR THEM. 202203160003 Fraud-Welfare Fraud, Fraud-identity Theft ON 03/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 10800 BLK OF WALTON LAKE ROAD IN REFERENCE TO A FRAUD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER USED VICTIM’S PERSONAL INFORMATION TO FILE FOR BENEFITS WITH THE VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION. 202203160006 Vandalism ON 03/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 6800 BLK OF LAKEPOINT DRIVE IN REFERENCE TO A VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER SPRAY PAINTED SIDING.

202203160010 Counterfeiting/Forgery, Fraud-Credit Card/automated Teller Machine Larceny-Theft from Fraud, Larceny-Theft from Building ON 03/16/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF A LARCENY IN THE 3800 BLK OF PUDDLEDOCK ROAD. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VICTIM’S CARDS WHILE INCARCERATED AND MADE UNAUTHORIZED PURCHASES. ADDITIONALLY, A PAYCHECK WAS FORGED AND CASHED. 202203160011 Assault-Simple ON 03/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3700 BLK OF PRINCE GEORGE DRIVE FOR A PHYSICAL DOMESTIC ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED AND ARREST MADE FOR SAME. 202203170002 Larceny, Destruction of Property ON 03/17/2022, OFFICERS INVESTIGATED A LARCENY IN THE 10400 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER CUT WIRE TO GAIN ENTRY AND STOLE FOOD, MONEY, AND A SCALE.

202203170004 Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 03/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 7500 BLK OF BULL HILL ROAD IN REFERENCE TO A MISSING FIREARM. FIREARM WAS REMOVED FROM VICTIM’S VEHICLE. 202203170005 Burglary/Breaking and Entering ON 03/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BOULEVARD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER GAINED ENTRY INTO VICTIM’S HOTEL ROOM AND STOLE NUMEROUS PURSES. 202203180007 Larceny-Shoplifting ON 03/18/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 2000 BLK OF WATERSIDE ROAD FOR A LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE A CHAINSAW AND FLED THE SCENE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BE STOPPED. 202203190004 Larceny-Theft from Building ON 03/19/2022 POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 10300 BLOCK OF S. CRATER RD FOR A LARCENY.

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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPAR PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS March 14, 2022 – March 20, 2022

March 14, 2022 – March 20, 2022 March 14, 2022 – March 20, 2022

202203200001 Assault & Battery ON 03/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO  For the period March 14, 2022 – March 20, 2022 THE 5000 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A o 44914, criminal other20, types of calls for service were assigned For the period March 2022 –and March 2022 REPORTED ASSAULT.INVESTIGATION o and Total for of 694service were assigned o criminal other types calls20, for DETERMINED THEINDIVIDUAL For 449 the period March 14,calls 2022 – service: March 2022 WAS INTOXICATED AND THERE ARE o Total calls for service: 694 449 criminal and other types of calls for service were assigned CONFLICTING STORIES OF THEoALLEGED for service: 694 ASSAULT. o Total calls Police 202203200004 Police Fraud-Credit Card ON 03/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO Police THE 5000 BLK OF WARWICK COURT FOR Accident A FRAUD. REPORT TAKEN.

Accident Property Damage Hit & Run Property Damage Property Damage MVA with Entrapment Hit & RunProperty Property Damage MVADamage with Possible Injuries Accident 202203200005 Traffic Stop Entrapment Hit & with Run Property Damage Fraud-Credit Card MVA TotalInjuries ON 03/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO with MVA MVA with Possible Entrapment THE 15600 BLK OF BEAGLE CHASE LANE StopPossible Injuries MVA FOR A REPORT OF CREDIT CARDTraffic FRAUD. with UNKNOWN OFFENDER USED VICTIM’S Total Traffic Stop CREDIT CARD INFORMATION OUT OF Animal Services Total STATE TO OBTAIN FOOD SERVICES. 202203200006 Animal Fraud-Credit Card Animal Services Animal ON 03/20/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 2600 BLK OF MANCHESTER Animal Services Animal DRIVE FOR A REPORTED CREDIT CARD Animal Animal Aggressive FRAUD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER USED VICTIM’S CREDIT CARD OUT OFAnimal STATE at LargeAnimal Animal Aggressive Animal FOR A HOTEL ROOM.

Aggressive at Large Bite/Exposure Call Livestock/Horse Call Sick/Injured Animal Animal Bite/Exposure at LargeAnimal Trap CLARENCE HOLLOWAY Animal Animal Call Bite/Exposure Animal check Welfare AGE 38 Animal Livestock/Horse Call 202202230003 Animal Call Total

PETERSBURG, VA Animal Sick/Injured Animal Livestock/Horse HIT & RUN UNATTENDED PROPERTY Animal Trap Sick/Injured PETIT LARCENY Animal

Call

Animal check Trap Welfare CHRISTIAN PATTERSONAnimal 202106110002 AGE 27 HENRICO, VA Total Animal check Welfare 202203140017 DELIVERY OF DRUGS, FIREARMS, ETC PETERSBURG, VA Total TO PRISONERS TRESPASSING INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE SCH I/II OBSTRUCT JUSTICE/RESIST ARREST DARREN PARRICK FALSE ID TO LE AGE 43 RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS 202203160011 IOSHA MORGAN PRINCE GEORGE, VA AGE 22 ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER

15 3 15 13 91 196 9 224 196 224

2 62 46 24 22 32 13 11 21 1 21

MARSHALL BEAVER AGE 39 202112240005 DISPUTANTA, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER TRE’XION PETERSON AGE 18 202201130005 HOPEWELL, VA PETIT LARCENY

15 3 1 9 196 224

2 6 4 2 2 3 1 1 21

UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR POSSESS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MONIQUE PARHAM AGE 49 202203190003 DISPUTANTA, VA ILLEGAL BURN

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Chesterfield County Police Department Adult Criminal Arrest March 18, 2022 Report Run Date: 03/23/2022 @ 8:58:54AM Name

Arrest Date

Arrest Time

Age

1814 High point AV 23230

Chesterfield

03/18/2022

Black

Male

06731 Iron creek CR 23831

Threats of Death or Bodily Injury by Letter

Chesterfield

03/12/2022

03/18/2022

11:09:00AM

Beatty, Brianna N

Black

Female

06012 Summerhouse CT 23112

Destruction of Property, Monument - Value < $1000

Chesterfield

03/18/2022

9:30:00PM

Bland, Donesha S Blount, Robert E

Black Black

Female Male

30 32

03453 Walmsley BL 23223 00205 German school RD 23234

Contempt of Court Contempt of Court

Chesterfield Chesterfield

11/23/2021 07/26/2018

03/18/2022 03/18/2022

3:07:00PM 2:20:00PM

Blount, Robert E

Black

Male

05502 Townsbury TR 23832

Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation

Chesterfield

05/18/2018

03/18/2022

2:20:00PM

Bowman, Shannon G

White

Female

02790 Tabscott RD 23038

Fail to Appear on Felony Charge

Chesterfield

09/28/2021

03/18/2022

4:16:00AM

Bratcher, Michelle

White

Female

06220 Dalebrook DR 23234

Possession of Controlled Substances

Chesterfield

03/18/2022

9:34:00PM

Bustillo, Jaime A

White

Male

01301 Hodges RD 23225

Manuf, Sale, Poss Fictitious Operators License

Chesterfield

03/17/2022

03/18/2022

11:20:00PM

Clasen, Mary M Coates, Denise M Coates, Denise M Coates, Denise M Davis, Rhonda L Duty, Amy P Duty, Amy P Faris, Tyler M Faris, Tyler M Forbes, Ben P Forbes, Ben P Forbes, Ben P Forbes, Ben P

White White White White White White White White White White White White White

Female Female Female Female Female Female Female Male Male Male Male Male Male

44 53 53 53 53 56 56 25 25 19 19 19 19

2212 Mckesson DR 23235 2212 Mckesson DR 23235 2212 Mckesson DR 23235 17406 Sandy ford RD 23803 02230 Dragonfly LN 23235 02230 Dragonfly LN 23235 Unknown Unknown 13414 Welby MW 23113 13414 Welby MW 23113 13414 Welby MW 23113 13414 Welby MW 23113

Petit Larceny Assault & battery - family member Breaking & Enter w/Intent to Commit Felony Destruction of Property, Monument - Value < $1000 Assault & battery - family member Petit Larceny Trespassing Possession of Schedule I,II Controlled Substance F Revocation of Suspended Sentence and Probation Breaking & Enter w/Intent to Commit Felony Destruction of Property, Monument - Value >= $1000 Entering Property w/Int to Damage Manuf, Sale, Poss Fictitious Operators License

Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield

03/18/2022 12/19/2021 12/19/2021 12/19/2021 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022

03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022

12:11:00AM 12:11:00AM 12:11:00AM 4:29:00PM 5:00:00PM 5:00:00PM 12:47:00AM 12:47:00AM 12:35:00PM 12:35:00PM 12:35:00PM 12:35:00PM

Janse-van-rensburg, Johannes White J Jones, Kaylen Black Keltner, Mackenzie M White Klenotiz, Kristopher M White Klenotiz, Kristopher M White Matthews, Kemiya Q Black Meade, Angel L White Meade, Angel L White Meade, Angel L White

Male Female Female Male Male Female Female Female Female

60 18 24 41 41 26 22 22 22

22418 Cabins point RD 23842 03537 Betz CT 23832 02203 Mount blanco RD 23836 04531 Centralia RD 23831 04531 Centralia RD 23831 01636 Pinchot ST 23234 03111 W Clay ST 23230 03111 W Clay ST 23230 03111 W Clay ST 23230

Assault and Battery - F Unauthorized Use: Vehicle/Animal/Etc Possession of Controlled Substances Assault & battery - family member Obstructing Justice Contempt of Court Contempt of Court Contempt of Court Contempt of Court

Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield Henrico Henrico Petersburg

03/18/2022 02/04/2022 03/18/2022 03/17/2022 03/17/2022 01/12/2022 11/29/2021 01/05/2022 12/02/2021

03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022 03/18/2022

8:49:00PM 12:00:00PM 8:03:00PM 12:46:00AM 12:46:00AM 12:00:00PM 8:12:00PM 8:12:00PM 8:12:00PM

Beasley, Trayvontae S

Black

Female

Homeless

Offense Charge

Offense Date

Sex

Barbee, Markeia T

Home Address

Offense Jurisdiction

Race

Possession of Schedule I,II Controlled Substance F

Any questions concerning this report please refer them to the Public Information Coordinator @ 796-7032.

POLICE SEEK ROBBERY SUSPECT CHESTERFIELD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are searching for one suspect who robbed the ReFresh Store located at 11648 Jefferson Davis High-

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way at about 8:10 p.m. today. No one was injured during the incident. Police said a male suspect entered the business, displayed a firearm, and demanded money from the clerk. After receiving the money, the suspect fled the store on foot.

The suspect is described as a black male, about 5’8” with a large build. The suspect was wearing a white mask, gray hoodie, black pants, and multicolored sneakers. Police continue their investigation into this incident. Anyone with information should

contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app. Authorized by: Lieutenant John P. Payne Jr, Uniform Operations Bureau.

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Shell Gas Station Burglary: 1968 | March 21, 2022

This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to solve a burglary. On Feb. 11, 2022, the Shell gas station at 425 Southpark Boulevard in Colonial Heights was broken into around 3:35 a.m. The suspect used a 9 mm firearm to gain access through the front door of the business. Once inside, the suspect knocked down several lottery ticket dispensers and collected the tickets before leaving. The suspect drove a dark-colored Dodge Caravan that appears to have a broken left rear brake light. The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program has released photos of the suspect in this case. To see them, visit our Facebook page or our website at crimesolvers.net and hit the “Crime

of the Week” button. If you can help solve this crime, or have information about any unsolved crime and/or wanted person in Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at 748-0660 or use the P3-Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000. You can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @ CrimesolversCCH and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers and this is your Crime of the Week.

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Fugitives of the Week: 1968 March 21, 2022

This week, Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers needs your help with locating the following two fugitives:

Julio Caesar Dieppa is wanted for aggravated malicious wounding. Dieppa, 50, is a 6-foot-tall Hispanic male who weighs 160 lbs. Dieppa has brown eyes and black hair.

Shawn Michael Treadwell is wanted for grand larceny. Treadwell, 36, is a 6-foot-tall white male who weighs 190 lbs. Treadwell has hazel eyes and black hair.

For more fugitives, visit our new website crimesolvers.net and hit the most wanted tab. If you have seen one of these most wanted fugitives, call Crime Solvers (804) 7480660, or use the p3Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000. You can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @CrimesolversCCH and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers and these are your Fugitives of the Week.

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Christopher William Baugh 6’0” 165 lbs. 50 years old Christopher William Baugh is wanted in Dinwiddie County for two counts of breaking and entering and two counts of grand larceny. Christopher has been seen in the Carson, Virginia area, driving an older model, white 4-door vehicle, possibly a late 80’s / early 90’s Buick. Baugh is also wanted in Prince George County for similar charges. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Christopher William Baugh are asked to contact Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office at (804)-469-4550.

Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office (804) 469-4550

POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 3300 block of Tanners Way. At about 8:15 p.m., police responded to multiple calls about gunfire heard in the area. Upon arrival, officers located one victim deceased in a nearby wooded area.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Anyone with information about this shooting should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app. Authorized by: Lieutenant Justin Aronson, Criminal Investigations Division

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BLOOD IN THE WATER SENATOR FRANK RUFF

15TH SENATE DISTRICT Sharks are known to be attracted to blood in the water. When fishermen want to catch sharks, that is how they bring the sharks close in order to haul them into their boat. It seems that the election of Glenn Youngkin as governor last November was the “blood in the water” that attracted some; driving them into a frenzy to derail his administration before he could put his people in place. One senior senator brags that she has tweeted about him every day since his inauguration. Appointments Others laid in wait to torpedo his appointment of those who were willing to serve various roles in his administration. They voted against his appointment of four members of the Parole Board, effectively shutting down parole for any inmates until a new board can be selected and oriented to their responsibilities. They publicly admitted in the Senate debate that they were seeking revenge. They wanted to “teach the House of Delegates a lesson” and, more

importantly, wanted to stick a finger in the eye of the Governor. It made no difference that they effectively ended parole that they had been pushing for more inmates to be released. Nor did it bother them in the slightest that the individuals who had been appointed lives were affected. Gasoline The sudden increase in the price of gasoline has negatively affected all of us. However, for those who have long commutes to work and those who are on limited income, these prices are devastating. As Democrats and Republicans alike consider temporarily removing the federal tax on gasoline, Governor Youngkin proposed temporarily removing the state portion of gasoline taxes for a few months. Even knowing what some of their national leaders were proposing, some state Democrat leaders condemned the Governor’s proposal. Education As we were preparing to leave Richmond, the Director of the Virginia Association of School Superintendents released a letter purportedly speaking for all 133 Superintendents around the state. That letter condemned much of what the new administration is focused on in the

realm of education in Virginia. The letter in effect was saying that we are the experts; that we know what should be taught in our schools. After the news media made a big story about the original letter, questions arose. The thoughts of only a handful of Superintendents were considered. Most had no idea about the letter until after it was reported in the media. When I contacted several Superintendents about the letter, they were unaware of it or agreed with only portions of it. We all should be invested in the education of our young people, and it is fair that we should have different opinions on how best to accomplish this common goal. It is wrong, however, to try to cut off debate and refuse to consider the ideas of others. Governor Youngkin ran on issues surrounding education. The voters of Virginia agreed with the positions he took. It is interesting that some would defy the voters and try to block his efforts. Virginia has a history of good public education; however, in the last few years, the trend has been going in the wrong direction. Instead of allowing our good teachers to focus on high academic standards, they are being weighted down with non-ac-

ademic issues. High standards have been replaced with filling quotas to achieve equity. In the last two years, there has been a movement to transform our governor’s schools of high academic standards to lower standards in order to appear fairer to all students. Changing of the Guard After eight years of one party in control of the executive branch, we have some who are well entrenched in the various departments of state government. Most of our state employees are good people, doing as they are directed as they go about serving the people of Virginia. However, when a new governor is elected, the leadership of the various departments should adhere to the principles on which that governor ran. They should not function as blockades. The people want Virginia to move forward. Basketball We should all be proud of the Virginia schools that made it to the NCAA tournament. Each team worked hard to reach that level of success regardless of their final outcome. We love to hear from you! You can reach us at Sen.Ruff@verizon.net, 434374-5129, or P.O. Box 332, Clarksville, VA 23927.

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5 Tips for Starting Your Own Business FAMILY FEATURES

The pandemic has caused many people to reflect and seek out change. One example can be found in the number of new businesses. According to data from the United States Census Bureau, nearly 5.4 million applications were filed to form new businesses in 2021 – a 35% increase compared to pre-pandemic filings in 2019. If you’re looking to start a business, one of the biggest obstacles can be knowing where to start. Many opportunities exist for small businesses today, including support and funding for start-ups, especially for minority business owners. Starting a small business doesn’t have to be complicated. Consider these five steps to get on the right track. 1. Do Your Research Make sure you understand the current market for your business. This step is crucial to turn an idea into a fullfledged business plan. Ask questions like: • Is this product or service in demand right now? • Are there similar products and services out there, and are they succeeding? • Can this product or service be delivered safely for employees and customers? • Could the business support rapid growth if it really took off? Ask other business owners about challenges and rewards to explore whether this is a good option for you. Use

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market analysis tools recommended by resources such as the Small Business Administration (SBA) to get to know the market for your business. 2. Write a Business Plan No business can find funding, investors or partners without a solid business plan. Learning to write a comprehensive plan also forces you to fully think through every aspect of your proposed idea. The SBA can help with research of business plans. Enlist the help of other business owners during the process, if you can, to understand how their plans helped them and what to avoid. 3. Fund Your Business Every business needs capital to get started. Your business plan’s financial section should provide a clear idea of the capital you need to launch. Most businesses rely on multiple financial sources, including: • Personal funds • Bank loans or personal loans • Investors • Crowdfunding SBA loans can be one

option. For example, Huntington Lift Local Business is a small business lending program focused on serving minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. A top SBA 7(a) lending program, it has developed creative lending options and other features to help bring relief, recovery and growth to small businesses. Through the program, businesses can secure SBA-guaranteed loans from $1,000150,000 with: • Zero origination fees • SBA fees paid by Huntington • Lower credit score requirements • Free financial education courses • Checking accounts with 24-hour grace overdraft fee relief and service fees waived for 36 months • Flexible, longer-term repayment options “The pandemic has caused people to re-evaluate and seek out a change, with many choosing to start their own business,” said Maggie Ference, Huntington’s SBA program director. “Everyone

deserves a shot at success and our program delivers a solution to customers when they need it most, whether for a startup or an established business looking to grow.” 4. Develop a Marketing Plan Creating a brand identity and communicating it well is crucial to success. Consider hiring or contracting marketing services to help you choose your business name, create a logo, build your website and develop a strategic marketing plan to get the word out about your business. 5. Take Care of Business Dotting the “I’s” and crossing the “T’s” is necessary for every business. Details include choosing your location and registering your business; applying for required licenses and permits, including federal and state tax IDs; and opening your business bank account. Also consulting with an accountant experienced in helping small businesses can ensure you have your financial ducks in a row. Starting a small business is a daunting challenge, but it can also be a rewarding opportunity. Taking the time to fully explore and utilize all the resources at your disposal can help your business become successful. Find more advice for small business owners at huntington.com/ smallbusiness/small-business-resources.

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A Protein-Packed Dessert FAMILY FEATURES

Adding better-for-you recipes to your family’s menu can be as simple as incorporating protein with ingredients that enhance flavor and nutrition. For example, this Peanut Butter Crunch is powered by peanuts, a nutrient-rich superfood that delivers 19 vitamins and minerals

plus 7 grams of protein per serving. It’s a simple, sweet way to enjoy an at-home dessert without ditching health goals. Visit gapeanuts.com to find more recipes that pack a protein punch.

Peanut Butter Crunch

YIELD: 2 DOZEN SQUARES

Ingredients • 1 cup light corn syrup • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1 jar (12 ounces) crunchy peanut butter

• 6 cups crisp rice cereal • coconut flakes, for topping (optional) • chocolate chips, for topping (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In 2-quart microwave-safe container, stir syrup and sugar. 2. Microwave 1 1/2-2 minutes on high, or until sugar is dissolved. 3. Stir in peanut butter until well blended.

• melted chocolate, for topping (optional) • sprinkles, for topping (optional)

4. Mix in cereal. 5. Pour into 8-by-12-inch buttered pan. 6. When cooled, cut into squares and top with coconut flakes, chocolate chips, melted chocolate or sprinkles, if desired.

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Ronald Artis

Pearl Madison “Cat” White

March 24, 2022

August 24, 1949 - March 24, 2022 Mr. Ronald Artis of Petersburg, departed this life on March 24, 2022 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell.

George Wallace, Jr.

April 10, 1937 - March 23, 2022 Mr. George Wallace, Jr. of Dinwiddie, departed this life on March 23, 2022 at his residence.

Mrs. Victoria Lynn Mann

January 2, 1971 - March 23, 2022 Mrs. Victoria Lynn Mann, 51, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2022 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, VA.

Gertrude B. Perry

July 4, 1931 - March 20, 2022 A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Union Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, 3356 Union Branch Road, South Prince George, VA.

Ms. Pearl Madison White, affectionately known as “Cat”, of Petersburg, departed this life on March 24, 2022 at her residence.

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Regina Reid

October 9, 1958 - March 23, 2022 Ms. Regina Reid departed this life on March 23, 2022 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg.

Ella Mae Coleman Hill

July 15, 1948 - March 23, 2022 Mrs. Ella Mae Coleman Hill, of 5539 Bell Flower Court, Prince George, VA, transitioned from this earth to be received by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Ella was preceded in death by her father, Bolton Coleman, Jr.; her mother, Elnora Coleman; father-in-law, Pettieway Hill, Sr.; mother-in-law, Inez Marshall Hill; sisters, Mary Ann Coleman and Catherine Whitehead (Spencer); brothers-in-law, Lawrence Matthews (Sharon), Charles Hill, Pettieway Hill, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Bolton, Sr. and Elsie Coleman; and maternal grandparents, George and Mary Alexander. Ella was born in Prince George County, VA to Bolton and Elnora Coleman on July 15, 1948. She received her education in Prince George Public Schools in Prince George County, VA. After high school, she studied transcription at a local technical school and received certification in daycare management. She has been employed as a waitress at Howard Johnson in Petersburg, VA, Firestone Plant in Hopewell, VA and Hopewell Public Schools in the cafeteria, from where she later retired. Ella was saved and was an active member of the Word of Life Center in Hopewell, VA, where she prospered spiritually under the leadership of Bishop Richard H. Cross, Sr. and Elder Catherine Cross until her health declined and hindered her attendance. Ella loved God, her family, and extended family. She always opened her heart and her home, and she welcomed ALL as if they were her own. She often put the needs of others before her own. She instilled in her children the importance of being kind to others and always showing the love of God in all that they do. She had a wonderful spirit and was nicknamed “Sunshine” by those who knew and loved her. She had a peaceful and kind spirit and showed the loving kindness of God to all that knew her. She loved to cook and make new recipes for her family to enjoy and taking trips to the beach with her family. She fondly gave each of her family members loving nicknames and loved to have gatherings to keep the family together. Ella was a very kind and gentle soul who was loved by many that met her; she was also adopted as a mother to many as well. She will be missed by those that love her, her immediate and extended family, and by all those whom she has touched during her lifetime. She has left a great legacy for her children, grandchildren, and family to follow. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Reed Hill, Sr.; children, Tonia Bland (Quincy), Reed Hill, Jr. (Amanda); brothers, Willie Coleman, Sr. (Dorothy), Calvin Coleman, Sr. (Wanda); brothers-in-law, Spencer Whitehead, Sr., Andre Coleman, Sr. (Linda), Kenneth Coleman (Deborah), Wayne Coleman, Sr. (Andrea), Terry Coleman, Sr., (LaKeisha), Garry Coleman, Sr. (Babette); sisters, Sharon Matthews, Sylvia D. Coleman, Melissa C. Dennis; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Hill (Shelley), Gray Hill; sisters-in-law, Nancy Watson (Earl), Bobbie Hill; grandchildren, Jalen Bland, Jacari Bland, Brendon Bland, Brianna Rose, Elise Hill, Kamryn Hill; nephew, Virtonio Hill; and a host of special nieces and nephews whom she considered as her own, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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Gloria A. Viverette

August 22, 1941 - March 22, 2022 Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA.

Grace Hunt Chase

May 15, 1927 - March 21, 2022 Grace Hunt Chase, 94, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paran Earl Chase; and daughter, Debbie Campbell. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She graduated from Westminster Choir College, was Director of Music at First Baptist Church for the past 40 years, and was a piano teacher for many years. She loved quilting, knitting, board and card games with friends and family. She was survived by her daughters, Barbara Everett and Cindy White (Tom); son-in-law, Darrell Campbell; grandchildren, Megan Campbell, Kaylan Campbell McDowell (Ben), Chase Campbell; great-grandchildren, Norah Grace McDowell, Grant Paran McDowell; and brother, Jimmy Hunt.

Mrs. Estelle M. Allen

April 22, 1938 - March 21, 2022 Mrs. Estelle M., 83, of Washington, D. C., departed this life on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home.

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Jean Allin Harrison

Mary Frances Hudson Cacek

Jean A. Harrison, of Prince George, Virginia, passed peacefully to her eternal rest on March 22, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Henry H. Harrison III. Jean and Henry were best friends. They were born on the same day, played together as young children, went through Prince George High School together, and married while in college. Jean received an associate degree from Averett College and continued her education at James Madison University. Once married, Jean left JMU to help support the couple until Henry completed his degree from Randolph Macon. After college, Jean and Henry built their home on the Harrison farm in Prince George County. They raised two children along with an untold number of Angus beef cattle. Jean loved being outdoors, gardening, hunting, raising cattle, and was always curious about the natural world. She entered farming at a time when women were not always accepted in this perceived man’s role, but that did not stop Jean. She attended classes to help build a high-quality herd, received a certificate for artificial insemination, sold seed to local farmers, worked on the farm, and raised her two children. Along with all that, she made an incredible apple pie. Jean was proud of her Czechoslovakian heritage and respected the life and struggles of the generations that came before her. She was a charter member and devoted volunteer at the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center and especially enjoyed the Czech-Slovak festival. She helped serve lunch to the many visitors that attended the festival and always made dozens of poppyseed kolaches. Along with her husband, Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Bessie Allin; her sister, Hazel Swann; and her brother, Earl Allin. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Harrison; Kimberly’s husband, Heath Locke; son, Henry Hinton Harrison IV and wife, Lynn; grandson, Henry H. Harrison V (Hank); and her sister, Nellie Allin Dempsey and husband, James Dempsey.

Mary Frances “Lou” Cacek, 82, of Sutherland, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2022. Born and raised in Ford, VA, she was the daughter of the late Richard Arthur and Leta Moore Hudson. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Church Road, VA. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, John Frank Cacek and her son, Kenneth R. Coleman (Maggie). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jake Coleman (Rebecca), Jonathan Coleman (Chelsea), and Benjamin Coleman; and two great-grandchildren, Talon and Oakley. Also surviving is her sister, Martha Cairnes and sister-in-law, Mary Hudson; brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Paul Cacek (Cynthia) and sister-in-law, Pauline Cacek; and her caregiver and friend of the family, Shelley Scott. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Encompass Health Hospice. Lou is preceded in death by her first husband, John Edward Coleman and her son, Jeffrey Edward Coleman.

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September 8, 1939 - March 21, 2022

Jeanna Lee Kern

January 22, 1956 - March 21, 2022 Jeanna Lee Kern, born on January 22, 1956, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the age of 66. She was born in Roseboom, New York and lived in Waverly and Surry, Virginia for the last 26 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold F. Cross and her mother, Alice Lighthall. Jeanna leaves behind her husband, William Kern, Sr.; daughters, Billie Jo Kern and Melissa Cooper (Milton); son, William Kern, Jr. (Sarah); grandsons, Jeremiah Kern, Milton Cooper II, McKinley Cooper, and McCaulley Cooper; granddaughters, Ashley and Brittlynn; many brothers and sisters; and many other family and friends that loved her.

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Lawrence Harvey Merryman, Jr. Jennie Fowler Willis January 26, 1943 - March 21, 2022

July 16, 1935 - March 20, 2022

Lawrence Harvey “Larry” Merryman, Jr., 79, of Hopewell, VA, passed away peacefully March 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence H. Merryman, Sr. and Georgie Mae Shaw Merryman. He is survived by his loving wife of over 52 years, Patricia Tubbs Merryman; daughter, Laura M. Reedy and husband, Jason; daughter, Joan M. Stalnaker and husband, Jesse; grandchildren, Jared M. Reedy, Kaitlyn L. Reedy, Emma Grace Stalnaker, and Elijah Gunnar Stalnaker; sisters, Barbara G. Merryman, Judy M. Mullen and husband, Johnny; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Larry served in the Air National Guard and the Army Reserves for over seven years. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. He worked for Verizon and retired after 32 years of service. Larry volunteered his time at West End Christian School, coaching various sports and helping with maintenance. He was an avid Civil War buff, enjoyed researching genealogy, and spending time with his family and friends.

Jennie F. Willis, age 86, of Chester, passed away in West Henrietta, New York on March 20, 2022. She was predeceased by her first husband, Harold V. Mims; second husband, Raymond R. Willis, Sr.; her parents; and two sisters, Betty Coppridge and Ruth Tennille. She is survived by her children, Deborah Floyd, Donna McNamara (Steve), Harold Mims (Jen) and Susan Shelhart (Tim); thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Tom Tennille; sister-in-law, Shelby Willis; and a very special niece, Viki Frankenburger. Most of her career was spent at Cole Real Estate in Chester as the office manager. After that, she worked for several other real estate offices in the area before retiring due to the onset of dementia. For many years, she loved singing in the choir at Trinity United Methodist Church and, in her last few weeks, she enjoyed singing hymns with her home nurse, Angie, whom we cannot thank enough for her compassion and love.

Alfred E. Munford

April 17, 1935 - March 20, 2022 Services for Mr. Alfred E. Munford who departed this life on March 20, 2022 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, will be announced by the family at a later time.

Mr. Emmanuel C. Collins June 3, 1946 - March 18, 2022

Mr. Emmanuel C. Collins, of Colonial Heights, VA, departed this life Friday, March 18, 2022.

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Paige Bolyn Sharpe Abeel

February 1, 1925 - March 20, 2022 (age 97)

Paige Bolyn Sharpe Abeel, of Petersburg, died on March 20, 2022. She was born in Petersburg on February 1, 1925, the daughter of the late Ivey John Sharpe, Sr., and Lady Dean Hall Sharpe. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Elmer Raymond “Lefty” Abeel, and their infant son, Dan Gibson Abeel, and also by her five brothers: Ivey J., Jr., Hall (Virginia), Alex W., James (Val), and Robert Fairfax (Sue); and two sisters: Dean Viola Sharpe and Elizabeth “Bettie” S. Kahl (Eric). She is survived by her son, John R. “Jack” Abeel II (Anne) of Disputanta, two daughters, Mary Paige Abeel Carpenter (Dr. Kent) of Charlotte, NC, and Jane Elizabeth Abeel Fitts (Michael) of South Prince George. She is also survived by five loving grandchildren: Charity Abeel Zerull (William) of Chester, Amanda Abeel McDaniel (Eric) of Chantilly, Joseph Michael Abeel Fitts (Renee) of Disputanta, Margaret Elizabeth Carpenter Haigh (Nicolas) of New York, NY, and Noelle Paige Fitts Bess (Jonathan) of Prince George; seven great grandchildren, Maxine Jones Pollock Lee Anne-Marie Zerull Farley (Jonathan) and Jacqueline Denise Zerull Crews (Jared), December 12, 1927 - March 20, 2022 Isaac, Jacob and Elizabeth McDaniel, Jewel (age 94) Harry, and Evelyn Jane Bess; two special nieces, Dean Kahl Challen of Georgia and Maxine Jones Kandy Kahl Barton of South Carolina; Pollock, 94, of several nieces and nephews, the Schultz and South Prince Edwards families of upstate New York. George (previHer loving children, grandchildren and ously Colonial great grandchildren were a joy and blessHeights), passed ings in her life. Mrs. Abeel was an active away Sunday, member of Monumental Baptist Church March 20, 2022. She was born in Hopewell on December 12, until her recent declining health. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 1927 to the late John Edward and Maude Elizabeth Jones and was preceded in death a 1942 graduate of Petersburg High School, retired from Civil Service at Fort Lee. She by her husband, Fred Pollock; and seven brothers, William, Nelson, Gordon, Robert, enjoyed flower gardening, spending time in her yard and feeding the birds and the Eldridge, Howard, and Lloyd Jones. Mrs. squirrels. She loved all her doggies and Pollock was a longtime member of Highkitty cats throughout the years. Her loving land United Methodist Church where she special dog, Bunny, lived to be 20 years, 8 was the former treasurer. She was active months and eight days. She showed kindin many church activities and spent her ness to all animals. The family would like time serving her community by serving to thank her caregivers, Teresa McCrae, meals to the homeless in Petersburg. She Kathy Law, Marlo Holloway, Emma Dennis also enjoyed needlework, puzzles, and and Audrey Jackson who provided much gardening. She is survived by her sister, love and support, and a special thank you to Shirley Skelton; brother, Curtis Jones; 19 Dorothy Smith who was a nieces and nephews; faithful friend and helper and a number of caring for many years. friends.

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Lois Goodman Comer

October 22, 1936 - March 19, 2022

Billy Mason Williams

January 11, 1943 - March 18, 2022

Lois Goodman Billy Mason Comer, 85, of Williams, 79, Chester, Virginia, of Chester, VA, went to be with her passed away on Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2022. March 19, 2022. He was the son She was the daughof the late Henry ter of Leah Vivian Earl and Mary Goodman and Barbee Williams; David Boyce Goodman of Petersburg. She he was also preceded in death by his wife, married Roger and made her home in Ches- Donna Hutchins Williams; sisters, Phyllis ter, VA, working until retirement at Brown Peel and Peggy Geoffroy; and brothers, and Williamson Tobacco Company. Larry and Wayne Williams. Billy was a She is survived by two children, Wanda graduate of NC State University. He retired Ward and David Comer (Heidi); two grandfrom Fort Lee after over 35 years of dedisons, Curt Laprade (Kelley) and Chris Ward cated government service as a Superviso(Jackie); two great-grandchildren, Cole ry Logistics Analyst. After retirement, he Laprade and Saylor Ward; sister-in-law, went on to open a construction business. Georgia Wallace; one nephew, Jay CulpepHe was a member of Walthall Baptist per (Lori); and cousins, Alta Allgood, Cheryl Church and enjoyed spending his free time Earp, Everette and Jeanny Shaw. at Buggs Island Lake with his family. Lois and Roger spent free time traveling He is survived by his sons, Andrew Wilall over the East Coast, camping with their liams (Joy) and Barry Williams; grandchildren, and after retirement, traveling children, Kolten Williams (Kady), Bailey up and down the Intercoastal Waterway to Williams, Dylan Bottoms and Sydney Botand from the Bahamas on their boat, “The toms; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Karter, Remoc.” She and Roger then moved to their Kane and Karsyn; and home at Buggs Island Lake, which was defi- numerous extended family nitely her “Happy Place!” Lois was most con- and friends. tent when family and friends were around, and she loved holidays, bingo, going to the Ms. Diane C. L. Allen casino, and dancing with December 7, 1988 - March 18, 2022 her husband.

Mrs. Katherine Anne Male

Ms. Diane Allen, 33, departed this life suddenly on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Petersburg, VA.

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Dorethea “Doe” Curley

April 22, 1936 - March 19, 2022 Mrs. Dorethea “Doe” Curley of 842 Fort Henry Street, Petersburg, VA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 19, 2022, after a brief illness.

Audrey M. Rollins Jones

September 17, 1961 - March 19, 2022 Mrs. Audrey R. Jones, 60, affectionately known as “Little Sister or Sissy” of Mechanicsville, VA, formerly of Southampton County, VA, departed this life on Saturday, March 19, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Ell and Delia Rollins. She attended school in the Southampton County Public Schools Systems.

Richard Mark Cunningham January 18, 1944 - March 17, 2022

Richard Mark “Rick” Cunningham, 78, of Prince Mrs. Katherine George, passed Anne Male, 78, away March 17, departed this life 2022. He was the Saturday, March son of the late 19, 2022 at her resEdward Francis idence in Concord, Cunningham and Mr. Richard L. Davis VA. Marie B. CunningJuly 24, 1945 - March 18, 2022 ham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard M. “Little Mr. Richard L. Davis, of N Dinwid- Rick” Cunningham, Jr., and a daughter, Stacy Cunningham. He is survived by his die, VA., departed this life on Friday, loving wife of 58 years, Alice Ray Cunningham; daughter, Tracy Bibb and husband, March 18, 2022. C.E.; daughter, Terrye Enslow and husband, Keith; grandchildren, Raya Bibb, Madison Enslow and Mason Enslow; brother-in-law, Bruce Clark and wife, Liz; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

August 18, 1943 - March 19, 2022

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Liza Gholson

August 28, 1940 - March 18, 2022 On March 18, 2022, Liza Gholson entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family at her residence. Mom fought a good fight. She finished her course and she kept the faith, henceforth, is laid up for her a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous, he gives her at the day. Liza retired from Petersburg General Hospital (Southside Regional Medical Center), she started working there in 1972 and retired in 2002. She had 31 years of service. Liza was born on August 28, 1940 in Dinwiddie County, VA, to the late Cassie Neal and Drewer Hinton Neal. At a young age Mom was a member of Marmora Baptist Church, and she later joined First Baptist Church, Harrison Street. Liza was a faithful and longstanding member of First Baptist Church of Petersburg, VA, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor. She loved the Lord, her family and her grandchildren. She had a love for singing in the Cathedral Choir, reading the Bible, and

listening to gospel music. She also enjoyed going to church, reading the newspaper, sitting on the front porch watching the cars go by. She was the matriarch and a guiding light for our family. She will be surely missed. In addition to her parents, Liza was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Alice Pride, Betty Barnes, and Irene Lewis; her brothers, Carle Neal and Wilbert Neal; two great grandchildren, Vat Quan Neal and Zykiria Neal. Liza leaves to cherish her memory: a devoted daughter, Brenda Gholson-Spencer and caregiver Michael Spencer; three devoted sons, William Gholson, Clifford Neal (Deanna Neal), and Sandy Harris Gholson; grandchildren, Latres Neal, Clifton Neal, Joshua Neal, Chris Fields, Cornelius Jackson, Sandy Harris, Jr., Ja’Vonda Wyche and Keanon Wyche; one sister, Lula Lucas; two brothers, Albert Neal and Aaron Neal (devoted Virgie); devoted niece, Frances Jerningan; devoted sister-in-law, Jessie Neal; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A special thanks to the Adult Health Care Solutions-Florence Goodwyn, Izon Johnson and staff, devoted caregiver, Renee Jones, Kindred Hospice and the Virginia Cancer Institute.

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Mr Fred Lee Shockley

June 8, 1933 - March 17, 2022 Frederick “Fred” Lee Shockley, Jr., 88, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Frederick Lee Shockley, Sr. and Edna Lee Bennett Shockley; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Tim Amiss, James “Bobby” Shockley and John Shockley; a sister, Ruth Parsons; and the love of his life and companion for over 50 years, Betty Hawkins. Fred was a United States Army veteran and had retired from American Tobacco as a machinist. Fred was the family caretaker and was always there to help someone in need. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Clark; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Frederick Allen King

September 10, 1946 - March 16, 2022 Frederick “Freddy” Allen King, 75, of Enon, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Born in Pulaski, VA, he was the son of the late Junior and Mary Ellen Gray King; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Hancock. Mr. King was a United States Army veteran and had also worked for Allied Chemical as a machine operator. He was affectionately known as Papa Smurf to his friends and co-workers. He will be remembered by his family as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all he met. Freddy loved hotrods, drag racing and hanging out for hours on end with his buddies in his garage. He is now fishing his days away with his good friends Kerry and Les in Heaven. Freddy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlene Storey King; two sons, Shannon King and Charles King (Leah); two grandsons, Alexander and Jonah King; and a sister, Valencia Verburg (Art). The family received friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment was private.

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Marie Teresa Dumouchelle

September 5, 1932 - March 16, 2022 M. Teresa Dumouchelle, 89, of Richmond, VA, passed March 16, 2022. Born and raised in Colonial Heights, VA, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon W. Dumouchelle and Anne Berberich Dumouchelle. She was a loving sister, aunt, cousin to many and devoted much time staying connected with family and friends. Teresa graduate from Richmond Professional Institute (RPI), now Virginia Commonwealth University, in 1952 with a Master’s in music and voice. She moved shortly after to Chicago to pursue singing professionally. In the 1980s, she returned to Virginia where she retired from the National School Board Association in 1994. Throughout her life she remained an avid music lover and a voracious reader. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dan Dumouchelle (Genevieve Dumouchelle). She is survived by her brother, Charles Dumouchelle of Eastern Shore, VA; nieces and nephews, Kenneth Dumouchelle (Virginia), Angela Dumouchelle, Sarah Steinberg (David), Tom Dumouchelle (Laura), Regina Allison (Stephen), Julie D Riles (Rusty), and Tracy Smithers (Alan); along with numerous cousins and friends.

Henry J. Byrd

January 28, 1943 - March 17, 2022 Mr. Henry J. Byrd of North Prince George, departed this life on March 17, 2022 at his residence.

Billie Diane Branch

October 21, 1948 - March 16, 2022 Billie Diane Branch, 73, born October 21, 1948, of Enon/Chester, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022, surrounded in love by her family. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Ashworth and Jennifer Branch; son, Bryan Winn and wife, Jennifer; grandson, Griffin Winn; granddaughter, Addison Winn; sisters, Cathy Elaine Drumheller and Shirley Griffin; her beloved grand-dog, Levi; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Frances Griffin; her husband, Eldon Branch; and too many four-legged companions than can be listed here. While her friends called her Billie and her family called her Diane, everyone knew her as a deeply caring, loyal, generous soul. She retired after 15 years of service at Dupont. Throughout her life, her playful spirit always came shining through. Diane’s “happy place” was found when spending time with her daughter, Jennifer, riding around with her sister, Shirley, watching her soap opera, Young & the Restless, snacking on her “Chicken in a Biscuit” crackers with sharp cheddar cheese and her ginger ale. She loved the deer roaming the yard, the wild birds feeding outside the kitchen, and the beauty of a pretty snow fall.

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Hazel Marie Able

April 12, 1931- March 18, 2022 (age 90) Hazel Marie Able, 90, of Petersburg passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home. Born April 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William Charles and Goldie Garrett Anderson and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Inman; sisters, Lillie Glass, Jean Russo and Dee Able and brothers, Ryland and Dickie Singleton. After 10 years of dedicated service, Hazel retired from the Little Sisters of the Poor. She was an avid BINGO player and also loved playing slot machines. Every Sunday morning, she would be tuned in to watch her favorite pastor, Charles Stanley, preach the word of God. She also had a deep love for all animals and cherished her baby, Buster. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Ann Ali; son, Jefferson Able Sr. and wife, Priscilla; son-in-law, Jim Inman; nine grandchildren, Paula Danner and husband, Christopher, Kenneth Inman and wife, Tabitha, Tina Lewis and husband, Timothy Lewis Sr., Walker Able, Thomas Danner and partner, Tiffany, Jefferson Able Jr. and partner, Alison, Christie Able, Charles Able and John Able and wife, Jamie; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; sister, Joan Jude and husband, T.D. and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of the Petersburg City Public Schools will hold a Public Hearing on the FY 2022-2023 Proposed Budget, and Capital Improvement Plan on Wednesday, March 23, at 6:00 p.m., in the Petersburg High School cafeteria, 3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA. A budget work session will immediately follow the public hearing. Anyone wishing to speak at the public hearing may complete an online public comment form available on the School Board page of the Petersburg City Public Schools website at www.petersburg.k12.va.us or contact the school board clerk at (804) 518-6459 or email her at jeberrios@petersburg.k12.va.us, by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, and your name will be placed on the list to speak during the public comment period. A closed session may be convened prior to or following the public hearing and work session. A ZOOM webinar link to the public hearing and work session is available on the Petersburg City Public Schools website at www.petersburg.k12.va.us. *********************************************************************** **The Disciplinary Committee of the Board of the Petersburg City Public Schools will hold a special meeting on March 29, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., in the school division’s administration building at 255 South Boulevard East to convene closed sessions pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to address student disciplinary matters.

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New Legislation to Examine COVID Vaccine Effects WASHINGTON BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

WASHINGTON – Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to aid COVID-19 vaccination victims. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Countermeasure Injury Compensation Amendment Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (RMS). One of the key components of the bill is the creation of a commission to examine the injuries directly caused by COVID-19 countermeasures. The origin of this bill was in response to only 30

out of the 7,547 CICP claims filed receiving compensation as of March 1, 2022. Of those total cases, 93% were COVID-19 related, and none of those received compensation. COVID-19 CICP claims demonstrate a diversity in related side-effects including death, anaphylaxis, Bell’s Palsy, blood clots, chest pain, deep vein thrombosis, difficulty breathing, fainting, head injuries, GBS, heart attacks, myocarditis, paralysis, pericarditis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, and many others according to the Health Resources and Services Administration. The Countermeasures Injury Compensation Plan was

established in Fiscal Year 2010 to provide compensation for serious injuries that occur as the result of the administration or use of certain countermeasures,

including compensation for unreimbursed medical expenses, lost employment income, and the survivor death benefit.

Putin Pushes Rubles

“Unfriendly” Countries to Pay for Russian Gas in Russian Currency LONDON BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

LONDON – Reuters reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin will demand “unfriendly” countries be required to pay for Russian gas in Rubles. The new demand was announced on Wednesday, March 23rd. The announcement caused European gas prices to soar based on expectations that the move would create additional strain on the already-pressured European energy crisis. Russia reported “unfriendly” countries as the United States, European Union member states, the United King-

dom, Japan, Canada, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, and Ukraine. The United States has already banned imports of Russian energy. Putin set a one week deadline for the government and central bank to come up with a solution to move current operations into the Russian currency.

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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Still Detained in Russia MOSCOW BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

MOSCOW – WNBA player Brittney Griner continues to be detained in Russia after being accused of smuggling narcotics, described as hash oil, after landing in Moscow from New York. “As a US citizen was passing through [the] Airport upon arriving from New York, a working dog from the Sheremetyevo customs canine department detected the possible presence of narcotic substances in the accompanying luggage,” a statement from the Russian customs service said. “The customs inspection of the hand luggage being carried by the US citizen [Grinder] confirmed the presence of vapes with specifically

smelling liquid, and an expert determined that the liquid was cannabis oil [hash oil], which is a narcotic substance,” a Russian customs agent reported. Grinder was placed in pretrial detention while a criminal

case is being conducted. If found guilty, she could face a potential punishment of five to ten years in a Russian prison. A State Department spokesperson said the department is “aware of and closely engaged

on this case”. Griner was in Russia playing in the EuroLeague. In early March, the WNBA confirmed that no other players were in Russia or Ukraine.

Reliability of CDC Data and Methodology Questionable ATLANTA BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

ATLANTA - The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reduced its reported number of deaths caused by COVID-19 by 72,277, including nearly 25% of COVID-19 child deaths or 416 pediatric deaths. The reduction in the reporting was posted on Wednesday, March 16th stating that “data

on deaths were adjusted after resolving a coding logic error”. In a response to an inquiry by the World Socialist Web Site, the CDC added that their algorithm was accidentally counting deaths that were not COVID-19 related. This response indicates that the CDC has changed what could be counted as a COVID-19 death. The move comes as the CDC is actively working to implement measures that would differentiate COVID-19 hospi-

talizations and deaths “from” COVID-19 as opposed to “with” COVID-19, in what is widely perceived to be an effort to reduce the number of official COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. In a CNN interview, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky was asked about vaccinated Americans that died from COVID. She said, “Now many many hospitals are screening people for

COVID when they come in so not all of those 223 cases who had covid actually died of covid. They may have had mild disease but died, for example, of a heart attack.” This announcement along with the reduction in the CDC reported deaths bring into question the dependability of the data being used to establish restrictions, mandates, and treatment of the pandemic.

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Federal Taxes for Some Corporations Quietly Hiked, Study Says GREGORY BRESIGER

The Biden administration has recently bypassed Congress in raising taxes on multinational corporations, according to a Washington-based think tank. The tax increase came recently through action by the U.S. Treasury and the IRS in establishing new foreign tax credit (FTC) rules, according to the Tax Foundation. A paper published by the think tank, “A Regulatory Tax Hike on U.S. Multinationals,” explains the changes in tax credits for multinational companies that reduce deductions and credits. “The foreign tax credit regulations released at the beginning of the year represent a tax hike for many U.S. companies that earn profits from customers abroad,” the paper reads. “While the initial motivation for revising FTC rules was the adoption of digital services taxes (DST) in foreign jurisdictions, the final rules have impacts well beyond the DSTs. “The new rules will lead to double taxation of U.S. companies and put them at a competitive disadvantage in some foreign markets.” A spokesperson for the U.S. Treasury didn’t respond by press time to questions from The Epoch Times about the rules as published in the Federal Register in January. In a 2021 speech, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen argued for changes in international corporate tax rates. “Competitiveness is about more than how U.S.-headquar-

tered companies fare against other companies in global merger and acquisition bids,” Yellen said. “It is about making sure that governments have stable tax systems that raise sufficient revenue to invest in essential public goods and respond to crises and that all citizens fairly share the burden of financing government.” She said the United States must raise the U.S. minimum corporate tax rate, “recognizing that it is important to work with other countries to end the pressures of tax competition and corporate tax base erosion.” However, in a February letter, a U.S. industry group writing to the Treasury warned of the consequences of the new foreign tax credit rules. The Alliance for Competitive Taxation (ACT) stated that the new rules “introduce enormous uncertainty in one of the most significant areas of tax law for globally engaged U.S. companies and one which, until now, has been among the most stable. The Final Regulations include numerous novel concepts and ambiguous terminology that will inevitably result in increased compliance costs, significant uncertainty, and protracted litigation with the Internal Revenue Service,” according to the ACT letter. The ACT represents multinational corporations that include Coca-Cola Co., Exxon Mobil Corp., and Alphabet Inc. “Taxpayers will need to analyze the intent of every deduction disallowance under foreign law to determine

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington on Jan. 12, 2022. consistency with U.S. tax principles,” the letter reads. “Notably, neither this uncertainty nor any of these added compliance burdens will be faced by the foreign competitors of U.S. companies, with the result that U.S. companies and their workers will be less able to compete and grow in markets around the world.” An analyst said the new foreign tax credit rules are a major policy change. “This represents billions of dollars in revenue. This is something that should have been done through the House Ways and Committee or the Senate Finance Committee,” Daniel Bunn, Tax Foundation’s vice president for global projects and the author of the think tank’s paper, told The Epoch Times. A former chairman of the Ways and Means Committee—the primary tax-writing committee of Congress—said he’s disturbed by the new rules, noting that they seem to ignore Congress. “Congress sought to protect Americans from double taxation by providing a credit for foreign income taxes paid, and Treasury must remain focused

on countering discriminatory taxes,” Rep. Kevin Brady (RTexas), told The Epoch Times through a spokesman. Brady, now the ranking Republican member of the committee, said he “is deeply concerned that Treasury’s new rules may not be sufficiently detailed and that they present major challenges to taxpayers already harmed by historic backlogs and delays from the IRS.” “The Biden administration should work with Congress to ensure that it is implementing the law as Congress intended,” he said. Bunn said that “this is also putting our companies at a competitive disadvantage with those countries where we don’t have a tax treaty.” The new rule reads in part: “I. Disallowance of Foreign Tax Credit or Deduction for Foreign Income Taxes under Section 245A(d). “Proposed §1.245A(d)-1(a) generally provided that neither a credit under section 901 nor a deduction is allowed for foreign income taxes (as defined in §1.901-2(a)) paid or accrued by a domestic or foreign corporation that are attributable to specified distribution or speci-

‘Read the Bill’ Petition Calls on Congress to Wait 72 Hours Before Adopting Spending Bills JOHN HAUGHEY

It took five months for the $1.5 trillion federal appropriations bill to surface after the United States’ fiscal year began on Oct.

cent increase in defense spending. Democrats cheered a 7 percent increase in social services and executive administration spending,” Andrzejewski said, but one thing no one wanted to

process until March 2021 when House Republicans, in a secret caucus vote, agreed with House Democrats to bring them back. That makes this spending bill larded with earmarks unlike any

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fied earnings and profits of a foreign corporation.” Bunn said the rules increase the difficulty for U.S. companies in seeking business in some African and South American countries. They affect many corporations that have or are aiming to conduct business with developing nations. That’s because the United States only has tax treaties with some 66 countries, most of them being in Europe, although there are a few in South America or Africa, according to the Tax Foundation. “The new rules essentially penalize businesses that are doing business in a non-treaty country,” the paper reads. “The costs of doing business will rise because they will no longer be able to claim FTCs for taxes that do not substantially conform to the U.S. tax code. They will be taxed twice, once under a foreign withholding tax and again under IRS rules.” Those U.S. companies affected are often construction or energy companies trying to obtain business in developing countries, the Tax Foundation wrote. These countries usually don’t have tax treaties with the United States.

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CDC Under Fire for Not Publishing All ‘Read the Bill’ Petition CallsItonCollects Congress to COVID-19 Data Wait 72 Hours Before Adopting Spending Bills ZACHARY STIEBER & PETR SVAB

JOHN HAUGHEY A top U.S. agency is under fire for withholding some of the COVID-19 data it It took five months forcollects. the $1.5 The Centers for Disease trillion federal appropriations Prevention billControl to surface and after the United (CDC) confirmed to The EpStates’ fiscal year began on Oct. och Times that it hasn’t pub1, 2021, butsome onlyofhours for the lished the data it has U.S.collected House—and less than a day on COVID-19 reinfor fections. the U.S. Senate—to adopt it

on March 9 and 10. The massive omnibus package is a continuing resolution, [The CDC should] not a budget, as Congress hasn’t adoptedhelp an annual budget since Americans 2016. It includes a $46 billion understand theincrease or 6.7 percent boost for data in context and non-defense programs, a $42 guidance billion,provide 5.6 percent increase in to improve defense allocations,the and lives $13.6 billion of in supplemental approall Americans. priationsDr.toJay aidBhattacharya, Ukraine. But no one could have read professor the entire 2,741-page bill within the 24-hour span that it was introduced adopted, atsaid leastthe The and spokesperson notagency all of it, at leastplans not those dropped for pubwholishing voted on it, saysbased Adamon An-the a paper data “given other response drzejewski, founder and CEO of priorities” OpenTheBooks. and because part Chicago-based ofathe same data was already com, nonprofit group that fopresented in a published mancuses on transparency in govuscript. An agency representaernment spending. tive told The New York Times “Do a representative thatweit have has also withheld other republic if our information,representatives including details don’t they are voting onknow howwhat COVID-19 vaccine on?”booster he said doses on March 21.affected have young people. “Republicans cheered a 6 per-

The data hasn’t been released or has been released slowly because it takes time to make sure that “it’s accurate and actionable,” the representative said, noting that there are fears that the information might be misinterpreted. Multiple experts say the and TRADITION CDC TRUTH should make all data available. Dr. Robert Malone, who helped create the messenger RNA technology used in some of the vaccines, said the CDC’s actions are a type of fraud. “Withholding data, key data, is scientific fraud,” Malone

ford University, said the CDC shouldn’t “withhold informacent increase in defense spendtion in order to manipulate ing.behavior.” Democrats cheered a 7 peragency should “help cent The increase in social services understand the andAmericans executive administration data in context and provide spending,” Andrzejewski said, guidance to improve the lives but one thing no one wanted to of all Americans,” he wrote on talkTwitter. about was the 4,400 “earmarks” take a367 pagesofficial “of Paulthat Mango, former petatprojects” just to fully the Department oflist. Health OpenTheBooks.com call-the and Human Services,issaid role should be collectingCDC’s on taxpayers to support its ing the andBill” disseminating data, “Read petition, which not analyzing it “all itself. would require that legislajust doesn’t have tion “The and CDC conference reports the capacity to conduct reshould be publicly posted in full search as quickly as the panondemic the Internet for atMango least 72 is moving,” told hours floor considThebefore Epochfinal Times. eration taxpayAs by oneCongress example,sothe Cleveers,land the media, and been members of Clinic has publishing papers mid-2021 on Congress havesince an opportunity the natural immunity that to read and review the text bemany of its employees enjoy fore passage.” afterU.S. recovering COVThe Office offrom ManageID-19. The CDC didn’t publish ment and Budget defines an a major study on the subject “earmark” as “funds provided until January. by Congress projects or on pro-his Mango, for whose book grams congressional timewhere withthe Operation Warp Speed will be published soon, direction [in bill or report lansaid circumvents the federal government guage] the meritwould have done allocation things difbased or competitive ferently if the role natural process, or specifies theof location better known or immunity recipient, orwas otherwise curin the wake of the COVID-19 tails the ability of the adminisvaccines being authorized. tration to control critical aspectsled Instead, the government of the funds’ allocation process.” efforts that resulted in many Earmarks had banned people who hadbeen immunity getsome from of thethe early doses, forting a decade budget ahead of people who were more at risk. The CDC has been collecting data on so-called breakthrough infections— COVID-19 cases among the vaccinated—a spokesperson told the NY Times, but the agency hasn’t published the figures because people may interpret them as the vaccines not performing effectively— the same reason given by Scottish health officials recently in halting the publication of some data. On April 30, 2021, the CDC published data on break-

form to the U.S. tax code. They will be taxed twice, once under a foreign withholding tax and again under IRS rules.” Those U.S. companies afSaturday, March 26, 2022 fected are often construction or energy companies trying to obtain business in developing countries, the Tax Foundation wrote. These countries usually don’t have tax treaties with the United States. The Centers for Disease MANDEL NGAN/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta on Sept. 30, 2014. TAMI CHAPPELL/REUTERS

process until March 2021 when House Republicans, in a secret caucus vote, agreed with House Democrats to bring them back. That makes this spending bill larded with earmarks unlike any budget appropriations package since President Barack Obama’s first term, and a costly trend for U.S. taxpayers, Andrzejewski said. The bill “is a little more” than The U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 1, 2022. the typical excessive spending, he said. “We got Republicans joining $1 million for a “farm-to-refrig- study climate change. Democrats to drain the U.S. erator training facility” in PennThat’s the tip of the iceberg, Treasury from the left and the sylvania; $2 million for George Andrzejewski said, and it’s made Mason University’s Center for worse by the bill’s swift adoption right,” he said. Andrzejewski called earmarks Climate Change; $2.5 million that came without Congress— “the currency of corruption in for a museum in Vermont; $3 never mind the public—having The Centers Disease Control and Prevention headquarters Atlantatoonread Sept. 30, the Congress,” withfor virtually every million for a fisherman’s coop ainchance through 2014.poised to funnel money facility in Guam; $995,000 for bill, especially its 367 pages of member into their districts. “Grid Resilience and Equity in earmarks. ZHEN WANG/THE EPOCH TIMES More Nuanced “It’s legal bribery to give away the Energy Transition” research Last March, Sen. Rick Scott The CDC didn’t provide a member pet projects for votes,” at the University of Massachu- (R-Fla.) filed Senate Resolution response to the criticism by setts, with an emphasis on ad- 84, which would require a 72he said. press time, but some experts California lawmakers gar- dressing racist inequality in the hour before any vote on say pause the agency is working nered $766 million in earmarks energy system; $500,000 for the an appropriations bill,and similar to under constraints has already published a lotimposed of data. for projects and programs in National Underground Railroad the same requirement is thatacross the CDC their state. Freedom Center in Cincinnati; on“The state fact legislators the websitebefore and voting publications Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) $496,000 in the name of “health country on their havebudget extensive secured $166 million in ear- equity” for “pool improve- state bills. information, and many of the limitations marks for his state, and Senate ments” in one New York Dem“Too often, lawmakers in reflect the reality of working Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ocrat’s congressional district; Washington pass bills in the U.S. health carewithand (D-N.Y.) filed 59 earmarks to- and $500,000 for Worcester out having time to read them public health systems,” Dr. taling nearly $80 million for his State University in Massachu- before they vote,” Scott CDC said Tom Frieden, a former setts to promote diversity and indirector a statement state. who’saccompanying now president andresolution. CEO of Resolve to Save Among earmarks ofinnote are inclusion STEM students to the Dr. Robert Malone Washington on Junefor 29, 2021. had suffered breakthrough dictions reported more than infections and that 132 of the 30,200 hospitalizations and patients had died. more than 10,800 deaths Those numbers were report- among the vaccinated. ed by 46 U.S. states and terriBreakthrough infections and tories but were described as a reinfections are important to likely undercount because the check because they’re baromMORE ATstrong immureporting system is LEARN passive eters of how and doesn’t require reporting, nity is against the CCP (Chiin addition to the jurisdictions nese Communist Party) virus, that didn’t report any data. which causes COVID-19. The CDC kept reporting A CDC spokesperson told hospitalizations and deaths The Epoch Times that it’s among the vaccinated, but it holding unpublished data transitioned from publishing on reinfections that it reraw numbers in the fall of 2021 ceived from the Emerging

Lives, told The Epoch Times in an email. Dr. Roger Klein, a health policy expert who has advised the CDC and other federal health agencies, said transparency is a good idea, but information conveyed by agencies needs to be accurate and put into proper context. Holding back incomplete datasets is appropriate, according to Peter Pitts, a former Food and Drug Administration associate commissioner. Mango believes the CDC should move to release the data while emphasizing which

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